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Nintendo Downloads - January 2016

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Umibozu

Member
Zonic said:
I'm tempted to upgrade S&P just to see how much better it feels to play on the Gamepad compared to the Classic Controller. A shame they can't put upgrades on sale, even if it's just 25 or 50 cents cheaper.
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For off TV play it's not a problem, but if your using the gamepad to play on the TV you will experience one extra frame of lag (like other vc games). You will feel it in sin and punishment.

edit: disregard the above, I meant inreased input lag when using the gamepad as the controller when playing on the tv.
 
Pokemaniac

Pokemaniac

Member
So Bigley's Revenge has been delisted from the eShop. Initially I had assumed that it was due to copyright again, but upon further investigation, it looks like it's due to the ESRB this time. Apparently they weren't happy with the initial rating, so it's been temporarily pulled so it can be resubmitted with the new rating.
 
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Needham

Member
Umibozu said:
For off TV play it's not a problem, but if your using the gamepad to play on the TV you will experience one extra frame of lag (like other vc games). You will feel it in sin and punishment.
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What? This is completely backwards. The gamepad has an extra frame of lag on its screen versus the TV, unless you have a laggy TV.
 
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Zonic

Gives all the fucks
lol that's why that game was removed? I noticed it got an E on the ESRB site. Edit: I just checked Nintendo's site & they said it's rated T.

......speaking of which, I noticed there was a second listing for Pokemon Rumble World, but this time with an actual description, so I guess we're getting the retail version that removes the F2P elements as well.
 
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Umibozu

Member
Needham said:
What? This is completely backwards. The gamepad has an extra frame of lag on its screen versus the TV, unless you have a laggy TV.
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You're right, what I meant to say was input lag.
There is increased input lag on the gamepad compared to the procontroller. I personally think it is to account for the gamepads screen being a frame behind. Why I brought it up initially is that people seem to blame the virtual console emulation saying it's poor when they use the gamepad as the controller to play on the tv screen, and in the case of sin and punishment the input lag is detrimental.
 
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GulAtiCa

Member
Age rating is tied to the game's rom. So that requires a patch to update that.

ZaciSa actually was affected the same way. But it stayed the same rating, it just had a descriptor added to it. So didn't require any patch. Just had to update the trailer on eShop to include it.
 
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Umibozu

Member
Beat zero mission, is it weird that I prefer the original version over it?
It wasn't bad; the stealth section at the end kind of soured my experience a little though.
 
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donny2112

Member
I don't mind Zero Mission. It did give birth to Zero Suit Samus, after all. However, I don't feel the need to replay it after having played the original Metroid so many times over the years (and having the GBA cartridge). On the flip side, I love having Fusion on my 3DS. Guess the OG Metroid just isn't my favorite to keep revisting...
 
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Umibozu

Member
TheMoon said:
Yes, you're officially weird.
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:'(
I know that it's a definite improvement, but having played the original a lot when I was younger it didn't add as much as I would have liked.
donny2112 said:
I don't mind Zero Mission. It did give birth to Zero Suit Samus, after all. However, I don't feel the need to replay it after having played the original Metroid so many times over the years (and having the GBA cartridge). On the flip side, I love having Fusion on my 3DS. Guess the OG Metroid just isn't my favorite to keep revisting...
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Yeah, I kind of can relate to this.
I played a lot of the original and was expecting more from zero mission, which even though it was a great game might of lead to some disappointment.
 
Simbabbad

Simbabbad

Member
Umibozu said:
Beat zero mission, is it weird that I prefer the original version over it?
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Nah, I'm in the same case, and it's not even nostalgia since I played Metroid NES for the first time on GameCube after having beaten Metroid Prime.

They're just completely different games. Metroid NES is all about tight survival action and being lost, and MZM is a Super Metroid clone with better controls and a lot more linearity.

I hated the stealth sections, too. Still a good game.
 
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Josh5890

Member
Anyone ever play Injustice on the Wii-U? I kind of want to try it at $7. I figure the online is dead but is it still a fun game to play?
 
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@MUWANdo

Banned
Retro4ever said:
Anyone ever play Injustice on the Wii-U? I kind of want to try it at $7. I figure the online is dead but is it still a fun game to play?
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The port is fine and there's a good amount of single-player content. The main issue is it didn't get all the extra DLC characters.
 
Ban Puncher

Ban Puncher

Member
scamander said:
I want Mario Party 1 and 2.
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tolkir

Member
European PR

NintenDaan said:
Nintendo eShop (Wii U)

Mario Kart 64 (Nintendo, N64 VC) - €9.99
The sequel to the acclaimed Super Mario Kart had a lot to live up to, and Mario Kart 64 succeeded beyond all expectations! This Nintendo 64 hit turbocharged the series with fully 3D courses, introduced the Mini Turbo technique to sliding, added Wario and Donkey Kong, and brought us the now infamous blue Spiny Shell. Mario Kart 64 also saw the introduction of favourite courses like Toad’s Turnpike, Royal Raceway and Yoshi Valley – still going strong in the series today!

Adventures of Pip (TIC TOC Games) - €13.06
Adventures of Pip revitalizes the classic side-scrolling action platform genre. Pip - the ultimate digital underdog – is a lowly single pixel in a 32-bit world who proves that you can’t judge a hero by the fidelity of his shaders. During the game, Pip gains the ability to evolve and grow by absorbing pixels from his fallen foes. Those same pixels can then be used to blast through environment puzzles and enemies, devolving Pip back to a single pixel. Players will explore five stylized worlds and experience up to 10 hours of epic adventure saving Pip’s village from the evil Queen DeRezzia. Inspired by classic platformers, Adventures of Pip basks in a world where players can defeat a huge 32-bit boss as a single pixel or even as an 8-bit character. With three different forms, evolve and devolve Pip to solve puzzles and defeat enemies; each with their own weakness and strength that must be unraveled throughout the campaign.

Life of Pixel (Super Icon) - €9.99 (Note: only new for Germany)
Journey across the expertly-recreated worlds of more than a dozen vintage gaming systems. Life of Pixel takes you on a historical tour-de-force across the rich landscape of 8-bit and 16-bit gaming. Experience chock-full of tricks & traps, double jumps, gravity inversion, secrets & specials. Vanquish the enemy pixels and bosses who try to thwart you throughout your quest. Uncover dozens of special secrets: look out for jetpacks, bubbles to fly, trampolines, hidden rooms and maps, aeroplanes, skateboards and even a Sinclair C5! Fire pixel from a cannon, reach high areas by bouncing on a trampoline, use the Super Potion to defeat enemies, smash the baddies with the mine cart, uncover secrets with the Bomb. Enjoy a variety of beautiful pixel art from classic 8 & 16-bit game systems as well as fantastic chip music soundtrack.

Special offers
Super Toys Cars (Eclipse Games) - €3.99 (Ends January 28, normally €7.99)
The Quiet Collection (Nostatic Software) - €3.59 (Ends January 31, normally €4.49)
Stone Shire (Finger Gun Software) - €1.99 (Permanent, was €4.99)


Nintendo eShop (3DS)

Project X Zone 2 Demo (Bandai Namco Games) - Free
Worlds are crossing once again! In the sequel to the original world crossing adventure, legendary characters from Japan’s most prolific video game publishers come together to create the biggest mash-up strategy game ever! Developed by MONOLITH SOFTWARE INC., Project X Zone 2 gives gamers the opportunity to play as their favourite characters from a multitude of franchises, form teams of characters hailing from classic and current franchises, and engage enemies through strategic turn-based battles.

Radiohammer (Aksys Games) - €5.48
Rock the beat with Radiohammer in this rhythm action romp developed by Arc System Works and Vinyl Lab! Play as the world’s most famous super DJs and protect the peace with the power of love and music! Drop the beat on the bad guys as you shuck and jive your way through hordes of the morally maligned! Time your strikes to make the world a safer, funkier place with your superior sonic skills and impeccable rhythm. Take down massive villains and fend off furious flashers with groovy tunes and masterful mixes.

Moco Moco Friends (Aksys Games) - €36.50
Moco Moco Friends is an exciting twist on the adventure RPG genre. Build your skills and amass loads of cuddly monsters to become the ultimate Plushkin Master! Battle against your rivals, scavenge items, venture through massive dungeons, evolve your Plushkin monsters, and travel with your companions across the magical realm of Dreamtopia!

Goosebumps: The Game (GameMill) - €24.99
The walk home from school today is going to be a lot spookier than usual... Your sleepy neighbourhood’s been overrun by monsters! Werewolves prowl the woods, Gnomes roam underfoot, and scarecrows walk at midnight. But these aren’t ordinary monsters - they’re R.L. Stine’s famous Goosebumps monsters, released from their books and looking to wreak havoc! You’ll need to use your wits to investigate the surroundings, puzzle out clues, and outsmart the monsters before it’s too late! Survive a trek through your neighbourhood, unravel the mysteries of the Dead House, and sneak through the mall after hours; only then can you confront Slappy and stop his plans for revenge!


Nintendo 3DS Theme Shop

Mario-Hanafuda (Nintendo, theme available January 22) - €1.99
This colourful theme features Mario character Hanafuda cards, Japanese-style audio and Mario and Toad playing a game.

Etrian Odyssey Untold 2: Story Theme (NIS America, theme available January 22) - €0.99
A knight, a princess in distress, and a group of adventurers will support you on your adventure with this Story Theme!

The Legend of Dark Witch - AI Theme (CIRCLE Ent., theme available January 22) - €0.99
The Legend of Dark Witch - Klinsy Theme (CIRCLE Ent., theme available January 22) - €0.99
The Legend of Dark Witch - Papeline Theme (CIRCLE Ent., theme available January 22) - €0.99
The Legend of Dark Witch - Riva Theme (CIRCLE Ent., theme available January 22) - €0.99
The Legend of Dark Witch - Sola Theme (CIRCLE Ent., theme available January 22) - €0.99
The Legend of Dark Witch - Stoj Theme (CIRCLE Ent., theme available January 22) - €0.99

The Legend of Legacy: The Chibi Adventurers Theme (NIS America, theme available January 22) - €0.99
Journey with the seven adventurers and discover the mysteries of Avalon!
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Zonic

Gives all the fucks
scamander said:
I want Mario Party 1 and 2.
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Mario Party 1 most likely isn't going to happen due to the "rotate the analog stick like crazy to win" and the fact they had to flat-out issue a warning about people using the palm of their hands to do so.

I feel like Mario Party 2 might happen eventually since it's on the Wii VC. Though I'm kind of surprised MP3 never got added.
 
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scamander

Banned
Zonic said:
Mario Party 1 most likely isn't going to happen due to the "rotate the analog stick like crazy to win" and the fact they had to flat-out issue a warning about people using the palm of their hands to do so.
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I know. :(
I had fun destroying my palm, though. :p
 
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scamander

Banned
Robin64 said:
Assume nothing with NoE's methods.
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There is not a single English-only 50Hz VC game on the eShop, though
(except for Balloon Fight, but that was their first release)
. In fact, after the initial first releases they even started using the US versions of games that got European translations, as long as the game itself is relatively language independent. It all makes sense to me.
 
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Jo Shishido's Cheeks

Member
Great news on Mario Kart, its the last VC game I need to upgrade.

I wonder if the Mario Hanafuda 3DS theme is the same one that was previously Club Nintendo exclusive...?

Here's hoping Ryo Hazuki is in the Project X Zone 2 demo!
 
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also

Banned
scamander said:
There is not a single English-only 50Hz VC game on the eShop, though
(except for Balloon Fight, but that was their first release)
. In fact, after the initial first releases they even started using the US versions of games that got European translations, as long as the game itself is relatively language independent. It all makes sense to me.
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So if it all makes sense, can you explain why Donkey Kong Country 2 is 50Hz while 1 and 3 are 60Hz?
 
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PtM

Banned
L~A said:
You mean this one?



It was released a couple of weeks ago in Japan, had no idea it was different from the CN theme.

The CN Theme:
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;_; I forewent that one for the consoles theme. Then the music turned out annoying me and I deleted it.


btw, DeutschGAF has this week left to grab a DL code at Ninty Zones for an AC theme:
PtM said:
Grabbed the code for this today from a German NZone.
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maxcriden

Member
I think we will get a Nintendo Direct this week.

Also, when I was in the shower I came up with a song.

To the tune of Hands Open by Snow Patrol.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=v5IeT9ZRiRw

It's hard to argue when
We have so many great games
But fans still misbehave and it
keeps petty fights going

With our Fans open, and our hype growing
I just keep hoping
For a new Direct

Why would I sabotage
the best thing that I have
Well, this unadultered hype
Can't keep going forever...

With our fans open, and our hype growing
I just keep hoping
For a new Direct

It's not as easy as willing it all to be right
Gotta be more than hoping it's right
I wanna hear you hype like you really mean it
Unveil NX, tired with joy

[x2]

Put Kimishima on
and we'll play your favorite game
"Amiibo" burst to life and your
Internal data remembers Toad

With our fans open, and our hype growing
I just keep hoping
For a new Direct

It's not as easy as willing it all to be right
Gotta be more than hoping it's right
I wanna hear you hype like you really mean it
Unveil NX, tired with joy
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😅😅😅
 
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Platy

Member
tolkir said:
Next Nintendo Direct will be in February with Smash DLC with a 99.9% of probability.
I bet between 02/08-02/10.
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2 months between directs is the most classic distance, since the last full direct was on NOVEMBER 13 ... 2 months after is January 13.

Also, smash dlc don't need a direct ... it was already announced. Just a trailer outside of a direct is more than enoght
 
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Zonic

Gives all the fucks
If anything, they'll just be like "oh btw remember that Smash DLC, it's out today after this direct's done!" That's pretty much how most of the DLC characters were released, save for Mewtwo.

I would imagine that new Boxboy would be confirmed via Direct as well. Also kind of hoping Nintendo finally brings over Kersploosh 2 over, considering Japan has had it for some time.
 
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whiterabbit

Member
Between OG 3DS, 2DS, and 3DS XL, which should be easiest on the hands?

I'm thinking of doing a system transfer from my OG 3DS to either my 2DS or 3DS XL.
 
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Refyref

Member
whiterabbit said:
Between OG 3DS, 2DS, and 3DS XL, which should be easiest on the hands?

I'm thinking of doing a system transfer from my OG 3DS to either my 2DS or 3DS XL.
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It mostly depends on the size of your hands. It sounds like you already have said systems, so just try holding one and pressing buttons for a few minutes and see how it feels.
 
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whiterabbit

Member
Refyref said:
It mostly depends on the size of your hands. It sounds like you already have said systems, so just try holding one and pressing buttons for a few minutes and see how it feels.
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I have medium hands, but they're pretty thin. I wish I had bigger, stronger hands though. It's mainly my pointer knuckle or sometimes wrist that hurts on my right hand. I like my regular 3DS, but holding it for a long time is aggravating. Luckily it's not my thumbs.

And yeah, I have 3 systems and I do pick them up to see how they feel, but I haven't done a system transfer for a few weeks. I wish I could have my digital games on all of them at once!
 
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